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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
2
The Bessemer Herald of Bessemer Michigan announces Rupert W Wrobleski and Maurice R Bart as publishers. The paper is issued every Friday and entered as second class mail. Annual subscription is two dollars in advance.
The piece calls for humility and unity under Christian guidance while urging support for freedom in democracies. It condemns Russia's invasion of Finland as a dangerous move and analyzes the shifting alliances amid fears of a broader European war, noting Italy’s stance and Communist Party splits in the U S. church notices follow with service details and a Christmas program.
A 1939 Christmas feature notes a vast aerial migration as about 400 passenger planes and 260 weekly flights carry travelers to reunions, with New York and Chicago producing dozens of daily departures. It highlights air travel as a modern force reuniting families once tied by long trips and horse-drawn coaches.
Rob Roy collects Christmas letters from readers asking Santa for skis and snow, cash, and a wrist watch while joking about shopping delays and a health tip. The page features humorous lines and a public note urging readers to submit poetry.
A thoughtful closing note suggests the coming of Christmas greetings sooner than expected. The tone blends seasonal optimism with a timely remark on holiday cheer and celebration.
Twelve Gogebic farmers bought 210 bushels of certified Chippewa seed potatoes last week. Orders were processed through the agricultural office.
A U S senator cites the first rule of government spending but warns that modern governance defies simple rules as the nation faces budget pressures and growing deficits. The remark underlines tensions over fiscal policy and congressional spending limits.
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